NFL Combine - Day 2: Allen airs it out, Griffin pumps major iron
Throughout the combine, theScore brings you all the results, reaction, and breaking stories as they happen.
What: 2018 NFL Scouting Combine
Where: Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis
When: March 2-5
TV: NFL Network
Streaming: NFL.com
- Day 1: Barkley stars in testing
- Day 2: QB, WR, TE workouts
- Day 3: DL, LB workouts
- Day 4: DB workouts
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Josh Allen is being touted as a potential No. 1 overall draft pick, and he showed why. The Wyoming product threw the ball nearly 70 yards in the air during a drill in which others were launching it 20 yards shorter.
Watch: Josh Allen has no problem with the deep ball
Lamar Jackson appeared timid during some passing drills.Shaquem Griffin shows off his strength9 route throws by Lamar Jackson.
- Cagen Cantrell (@CeeingTheDraft) March 3, 2018
From bad- to decent - to good. pic.twitter.com/SOFBOmFqJD
What a moment in our Combine coverage today - @Shaquemgriffin putting up 20 reps of 225 with a prosthetic left hand. Inspiring, emotional, wonderful. pic.twitter.com/InLBEFQwS4
- Rich Eisen (@richeisen) March 3, 2018
UCF linebacker Shaquem Griffin, who had a hand amputated as a child, pushed out a monster 20 reps on the bench press with the use of a prosthetic.
Read: NFL community awed by Griffin's bench press performance
Chark leads WRs in 40, top pass-catchers impress
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LSU's D.J. Chark led the way at the outset of the 40-yard dash with a time of 4.34 seconds. Texas A&M standout Christian Kirk wasn't far behind, clocking in at a time of 4.47.
A number of other top receiver prospects helped their draft stock on Saturday as well. Calvin Ridley ran an impressive 4.43 40-yard dash and a 6.88-second 3-cone drill (10th best among WRs). SMU's Courtland Sutton's 10-foot-4 vertical jump ranked sixth at his position, and a top three 3-cone time (6.57 seconds) is impressive considering his 6-foot-4, 218 lb. frame. At 6-foot-5, 214 lbs., Equanimeous St. Brown ran a strong 4.48 40-yard dash.
Watch: LSU's Chark runs fastest 40 of combine so far
Gesicki stars in TE group
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Mike Gesicki stood out among tight end prospects on Saturday. The Penn State product wowed in just about every drill he participated in, particularly the 40-yard dash, where he ran a position-leading 4.54 seconds. Gesicki also led all tight ends with a 10-foot-9 broad jump, 6.76-second 3-cone, and 4.10 20-yard shuttle time.
Darnold runs, doesn't throw; Lamar throws, doesn't run
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The marquee group takes the field on Day 2 of the NFL Scouting Combine. Among the quarterback prospects, USC star Sam Darnold opted not to participate in any throwing drills, a move he called "the best decision for me," while Jackson declined to run the 40 after talk of converting to receiver.
Watch: Darnold vs. Allen vs. Winston vs. Goff
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